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New pickleball complex coming to Lake Norman

The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen will open in Cornelius bringing food, drink and sports.

February 22, 2024 • 
Maria Adnado
A rendering of a birds-eye view of the facility with six pickleball courts outside, a busy parking lot and people walking into the building.

The new facility in Lake Norman is expected to have six outdoor courts.

Rendering provided by Praxis3.

Get your paddle ready. There’s a new pickleball complex coming to town.

The Serve Pickleball + Kitchen is expected to open an indoor/outdoor complex near Lake Norman. You can expect 16 indoor courts and six outdoor. The site will have a pro shop and a professional coach for camps and lessons.

The facility also has plans for a restaurant with seating for 100+ guests and four Topgolf-style swing suites.

The pickleball destination will be at 20220 Chartown Dr., and the opening is expected for 2025.

Can’t wait for that first serve? Several spots around the Queen City are proving to be an overhead smash.

Any recommendations on where to play? Lob it to us.

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